Resource parents

be willing to work in partnership with children, birth parents, and our agency to provide permanency to children

complete PRIDE training

complete a Mutual Family Assessment (home study process which provides an opportunity for the worker and family to decide if becoming a foster, adoptive, or resource provider is a viable option for the family)

Supports to Resource Parent

To help support resource parents caring for a child in foster care, our resource parents receive:

a stipend for room, board, clothing and related expenses

ongoing training and support including workshops, social events and a foster parent support group

occasional respite services for the foster child

day care services for working resource parents

State Medicaid for medical expenses for all foster children

WIC for infants and toddlers

Support and contact from the Family Development Specialist

You can also contact the Family Development Specialist at (804) 717-6391 or call 748-1100 and ask to speak to the permanency worker on coverage to get more information on fostering and upcoming trainings.